Canon Review, Is Canon Non-Toxic?
Across 8 graded products, Canon averages Excellent (85/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Does Canon have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Canon Good or better, best-graded first
Canon
WP-DC55 Waterproof Case for G7 X Mark II
Polycarbonate housing, rubber seals
Rubber seal degradation and water intrusion
Synthetic rubber seals degrade from heat, UV, saltwater, and age (typically 5-7 years).…
Polycarbonate yellowing and embrittlement
Polycarbonate housing can yellow and become brittle under prolonged UV exposure or high…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC1 Waterproof Case
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate stress-cracking and degradation
Polycarbonate is susceptible to damage from UV exposure, impact, and contact with certain…
Gasket and seal material degradation
The WP-DC1 uses rubber or silicone gaskets to maintain the waterproof seal. These…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC17 Waterproof Case for Camera
Rubber, polycarbonate
Rubber gasket degradation over time
Natural and synthetic rubber seals can harden, crack, or lose elasticity with age, UV…
Mold or bacterial growth inside sealed case
If moisture enters through a compromised seal or if the case is sealed while damp, mold…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
Marine Waterproof Camera Case
Waterproof case, likely polyurethane or nylon
Polyurethane degradation and off-gassing
Long-term polyurethane exposure to UV, heat, or high humidity can break down the polymer…
Nylon fiber shedding or microplastic release
If the case includes nylon webbing straps or lining, mechanical wear or rubbing against…
Zipper metal or fastener corrosion
Metal zippers and clips can corrode if exposed to salt water or chlorine without rinsing.…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC5 Waterproof Case
Polycarbonate case with waterproof seals
Polycarbonate degradation under UV and heat
Polycarbonate is susceptible to UV degradation and loss of clarity over 5-10 years of…
Gasket and seal material leachates
Seals are typically made from rubber or synthetic elastomer compounds that may contain…
Bacterial or mold growth in seals if not maintained
Trapped moisture in gasket crevices can foster bacterial or fungal growth if the case is…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC43 Underwater Camera Housing
Polycarbonate housing, rubber seals
Polycarbonate structural degradation (optical clarity loss)
Polycarbonate yellows and becomes cloudy over 5-10 years with UV exposure and temperature…
Rubber seal degradation and water ingress
Nitrile and EPDM seals degrade through chlorine exposure, salt crystallization, and…
Microplastic shedding from seals during use
Nitrile and EPDM seals may shed microscopic particles during compression cycles in deep…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP DC200 Marine Camera Case
Waterproof synthetic case
Plastic leaching (thermal stress)
Synthetic polymer casings can soften or release minor oligomers if stored in hot vehicles…
Mold and microbial growth (internal)
If gaskets are not fully sealed or case is stored wet, trapped moisture can support mold…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC20 Waterproof Case for Powershot S1 IS
Polycarbonate/urethane case with waterproof seals
Polycarbonate stress-cracking and microplastic risk
Polycarbonate can develop fine cracks or stress lines after years of UV exposure or…
Polyurethane gasket degradation
Polyurethane O-rings and seals can harden, shrink, or lose elasticity after 5-10 years…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon and PFAS, common questions
- Does Canon have PFAS?
- We graded 8 Canon products, averaging Excellent (85/100). 8 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Canon non-toxic?
- Canon WP-DC55 Waterproof Case for G7 X Mark II is the highest-graded Canon product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Canon products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Canon products we have scored are Canon WP-DC55 Waterproof Case for G7 X Mark II, Canon WP-DC1 Waterproof Case, Canon WP-DC17 Waterproof Case for Camera. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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